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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.26 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.26 and 27.32 is: 40.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.26 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.26 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.26 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056.10/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.99

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